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    Compact binos?

    I won't stop you from spending money but if you want a lighter, smaller set of binos, you can do a lot worse than the 8x23 Nikon Venturers used for about $40. I have 8x32 Swarovskis and 10x42 Kahles binos for other hunt but the little NIkons are optically darn good just not as robust as others.
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    Looking For Suggestions - (Elk) Mountain Rifle Build Shooting Copper

    Hornady Superformance 270 Winchester with 130 gr CX bullets works very well on elk. In a 20" barrel, they chrono at 3144 in my rifle. All I need for elk out to 500.
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    How many releases do you have?

    Spot Hogg Keeton. Carter Like Mike 1. Spot Hogg Tuff Guy. Carter 1st choice (for sale, a thumb release is not for me.)
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    Archery Pronghorn

    Do you get in the pop-up before sunrise and stay there until after dark all day? I’m not worried about an all day sit at a water hole. I have a lot of patience. I’m worried about being able to handle the heat. I’ve read that the inside a pop up can get up to 125 or 130°. I’m wondering if up on...
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    First elk hunt. What cartridge should I use?

    Elk are not that hard to kill. They have a big kill zone, the size of a trash can lid. Use good bullets with the 6.5 or 30-06 and you will be fine at your ranges. Elk are very tenacious of life. If hit poorly they will run to the next county. But hit soundly, you will not be tracking...
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    What inexpensive binoculars for kids?

    Go on ebay and get a set of used Nikon Venturers 8x23 binos. I have a couple pair for car binos. Very good optics, and you can buy them for $30-$40 delivered. Not as robust as my Swarovskis in the rough climates but the definition is very good, they are tiny and very affordable. Have fun.
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    What don't I know from watching YouTube hunts?

    I've taken a lot of pronghorns, seven with a bow and over 40 rifle. One thing, if you look at his face, and everything looks black, it's a mature buck. He may not score well or may but he's got some years. Another, the trick is finding them and then getting close enough for a shot. They are...
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    Boot fit, Hanwag Alverstone

    I have the same problem plus 4e width and high volume. Lathrop and Sons took good care of me with my boot issue. I can go to REI and can't even get my feet all the way in the boots they sell there.
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    New bow

    At that level, both are excellent bows. The sole question is what you prefer.
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    Colorado Wolverines

    They will be used as an excused to shut down public access, especially hunting, in areas where they are planted. The current regime is vehemently anti-hunting, under the guise of "wildlife managing wildlife."
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    Thumb release

    I tried a Carter 1st Choice and much prefer my Spot Hogg Keeton. The 1st Choice is for sale if you are interested in trying one out.
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    Swaro dented objective

    It will leak on you at the worst possible time, your hunting in cold weather. I had that happen to some Kahles binos several years ago. They repaired and upgraded the binos for $400. I'd bet it is about $600 now, but money well spent.
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    Elk Broadhead Suggestions for Low Poundage Archers

    The late Shari Fraker killed a couple dozen elk with a 50 lb round wheel compound and Thunderheads. Don't overthink it.
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    WTS Carter 1st Choice on sale in General classified....

    Okay, it's in the wrong spot, but if you're interested, please check it out.
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    WTS Carter 1st Choice release, black. $150 TYD.

    Carter 1st Choice Release. I bought it, tried it, and I can't get used to it. It's in excellent shape, works perfectly. I'm just better with my Spot Hogg Keeton. It's just sitting in my closet, and in need of a good home. Note: I had a request for a photo, so I added two. I can see them...
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    Spot Hogg Keeton?

    Bob, no more stickbows? I had one for many years and it finally broke. Hunted for the past two years without and just bought a replacement. For me, I shoot better with it than any other release, and can hold at full draw longer. Takes a little getting used to, primarily the opportunity to...
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    Release Recommendations

    The Carter Like Mike is a great release. My preference is the Spot Hogg Keeton. For whatever reason, I can hold it longer. And when shooting at fidgety animals, that's a huge benefit. I can overcome the noise factor. YMMV.
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    Clarifier/verifier legal for Colorado?

    The only recommendation that legally matters is a written one. Try to get someone from CPW to email you with that opinion.
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    Kifaru minikeg sizing

    Large belt, but call Kifaru. The Minikeg is a great daypack for hunting when you need the room for extra gear. You'll like it a lot.
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    Anyone start out with a compound, go to Trad and then back to a compound?

    Yes, after a shoulder injury, I would get a random collapse of my bow arm shooting a longbow. Bought a Mathews Switchback XT in 2006 and have not looked back. Holding 12 lbs or less on my 60 lb bow solved the problem. The alternative was a shoulder operation and a year of rehab before I...
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